Inpatient Medical Coding Specialist — Telework Eligible

US Department of Veterans Affairs; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Journey Level Medical Records Technician (Coder-Inpatient) at the US Department of Veterans Affairs performs coding for inpatient facility and professional services using ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT/HCPCS, and HCPCS classification systems. The role includes reviewing documentation, abstracting clinical data, and ensuring accurate DRG-related coding.

Flexibility includes telework with a standard daytime schedule, and duties require collaboration with clinical staff to resolve ambiguities while

Qualifications

• Proficient in selecting and assigning ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS codes.
• Ability to review health records to support accurate coding for DRG assignment.
• Experience abstracting data and using encoder software to reflect services rendered.
• Communicates with clinical staff to clarify conflicting or incomplete data.

Responsibilities

• Code inpatient facility and professional services to reflect DRGs accurately.
• Abstract and sequence codes using encoder software.
• Review provider documentation to ensure codes reflect services rendered.
• Consult with clinicians to resolve ambiguities in coding data.
• Enter and correct information for rejected records and audit findings.

Skills

ICD-10-CM

ICD-10-PCS

CPT/HCPCS

Medical terminology

Anatomy & physiology

DRG knowledge

Tools

Encoder software

Health IT systems

Job description

The Journey Level Medical Records Technician (Coder-Inpatient) at the US Department of Veterans Affairs performs coding for inpatient facility and professional services using ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT/HCPCS, and HCPCS classification systems. The role includes reviewing documentation, abstracting clinical data, and ensuring accurate DRG-related coding.

Flexibility includes telework with a standard daytime schedule, and duties require collaboration with clinical staff to resolve ambiguities while